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Rep. Crockett Calls Out GOP Racism at Festival

8/15/2025

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) labeled Republicans as “racist” during a film festival in Martha’s Vineyard.
Rev. Al Sharpton incorrectly called her “Jasmine Campbell” while addressing black women's political representation.
Crockett stated that many Black individuals distance themselves from the GOP due to its racist ties.
She encouraged the audience to resist Trump, comparing it to the civil rights movement.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) labeled Republicans as “racist” during a film festival in Martha’s Vineyard.
Rev. Al Sharpton incorrectly called her “Jasmine Campbell” while addressing black women's political representation.
Crockett stated that many Black individuals distance themselves from the GOP due to its racist ties.
She encouraged the audience to resist Trump, comparing it to the civil rights movement.